Rear hatch lightbulb removal?

[autoglide]

I want to permanently remove the 2 interior rear hatch courtesy light bulbs. There's quite a bit of resistance when trying to remove the clear plastic lens, which I don't want to break. Do they just pop off or do you have to remove the interior panel to get to the bulbs? All help appreciated (2006 X5).

[Helmuth]

They should come out easy if you pull on one of the short sides. I am thinking about replacing the bulbs with LEDs so that they can stay on for hours without harming the battery. That might solve also your problem.

Regards, H

[SlowRider]

To remove the lens, you slide it to the side and then it will pop out without resistance.

The clear plastic lens and light bulb socket are one piece.

[ekimv65]

I have one lens that is tapped in from the previous owner. I have not removed the tape, I just assumed that it is broke. Anyone know the part number for this lens?

Thanks.

[SlowRider]

Originally Posted by ekimv65

I have one lens that is tapped in from the previous owner. I have not removed the tape, I just assumed that it is broke. Anyone know the part number for this lens?

Thanks.

I'm pretty sure this is what you're looking for: 63 31 6 962 044